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Magnolia pyramidata
Any pruning should happen during the growing season, not when the plant is dormant. This small tree is listed as Endangered by the FDACS.  Please acqu , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Wildlife, Seeds are eaten and dispersed by birds and small mammals. , Habitat, Slope forest, upland mixed forest. Rare. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage Beetles are the primary pollinators of magnolia flowers. The flowers have a hardened carpel to avoid damage by the
  • Excellent choice for narrow spaces
  • Pleasant rounded shape
  • Moderately drought tolerant
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Lyonia ferruginea
New leaves are rusty-orange. Easy to care for. Can grow as a small tree or a shrub. Use where this small tree's interesting shape will be an asset. D , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Habitat, Scrub, scrubby flatwoods, overgrown sandhill. , Did You Know?, Interesting bark, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage Attracts bees. The following Hymenoptera families and species were observed visiting flowers of 
  • Moderately slow growth
  • Prolific fruiter
  • Uncommon edible fruit
  • Requires occassional fertalization
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Solidago sempervirens
The leaves have a waxy coating. Wildflower garden. , Tolerance, Tolerant of frequent or regular inundation (usually areas with tidal inundation) Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray. Expo , Habitat, Coastal upland forest. Coastal marshes, estuarine and bay shores. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers Nectar plant for monarch (Danaus plexippus) and other butterflies.  Attracts many pollinators.  The goldenrod soldier beetle (a.k.a. le
  • Showy red berries
  • Moderately slow growth
  • Majestic and graceful
  • Heavy feeder
  • No longer recommended
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Heliotropium curassavicum
Can be used as a groundcover in semi-shady areas. Perhaps more interesting than showy. , Tolerance, Tolerant of occasional/brief inundation such as can occur in storm surges. High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and salt , Habitat, Moist, typically salty areas, dunes. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers, Interesting foliage Nectar plant for Miami blue (Cyclargus thomasi bethunebakeri), great southern white (Ascia monuste), and other but
  • Rare and unique
  • Fruit attracts wildlife
  • Lush, dense shade tree
  • Moderately slow growth
  • Stunning during brief late spring bloom
  • Wide umbrella-shaped canopy
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Persea palustris
This species and other members of the Lauraceae are being attacked by a serious, fatal disease. Do not plant this plant unless you are absolutely sure , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray. , Considertions, Do not move deadwood. It will spread the disease. , Wildlife, Seed eaten and dispersed by birds. , Habitat, Shallow areas in swamps, hydric savannas, seep slopes including cutthroat seeps, wet flatwoods, sloughs. , Did You Know?, Aroma, fragrance Larval host plant for palamedes swallowtail (Papilio palamedes) and spicebush swallowtail (Papilio troilus) butterflies. Attracts be
  • Unusually shaped, asymmetrical tree
  • Symmetrical shape
  • Not a true pine
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Rhododendron viscosum
The most aromatic of the azaleas. That last of the azaleas to bloom--in Florida May to June. Flowers are sticky--hence the name R. viscosum. Specimen , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Wildlife, Attracts  hummingbirds. , Habitat, Moist-wet sites. Seep swamps, pineland-wetland ecotones, edges of bay swamps, moist woods. , Did You Know?, Aroma, fragrance, Showy flowers Attracts pollinators especially bumble bees. Attracts butterflies.
  • Excellent small hedge
  • Elegant
  • Sprawling and informal shrub
  • Unusual deep green leaves with bronze underside
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Cornus foemina
Use along streams or edges of retention areas. Can be a screen or specimen tree in moist areas. Blooms better in moderate to high light settings. , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Wildlife, Birds and small mammals consume the fruit. , Habitat, Riverine swamps, bluffs, bluffs, gum swamps. Typically in areas of relatively brief, shallow inundation. , Did You Know?, Interesting bark, Showy flowers, Showy fruits, Hurricane wind resistance Attracts long-tongued bees, short-tongued bees, wasps, flies, and butterflie
  • Massive stature
  • Prominant olive crownshaft, slightly buldging
  • Long-lasting year-round blooms
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Panicum virgatum
In the opinion of this author, this species has a weedy look.  Occurs throughout Florida but is more frequent in flatwoods pond settings and small flo , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Moderate. Tolerant of salty wind and may get some salt spray. Exposure to salt spray wo , Considertions, An aggressive grower. Plant where that characteristic is appropriate. , Habitat, Riverine forests, flatwoods, beaches, fresh and brackish marshes, disturbed sites. , Did You Know?, Larval host for tawny edged skipper.
  • Majestic and graceful
  • Slender trunk, 4" in diameter
  • Highly nutritious fruit
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Laguncularia racemosa
It's called "white mangrove" because it exudes extra salt through special glands which makes the leaves appear white. The word "mangrove"  refers to a , Tolerance, Tolerant of frequent or regular inundation (usually areas with tidal inundation) High. Can tolerate significant and ongoing amounts of salty wind and , Habitat, Mangrove swamps. Tends to be at higher elevations that red and black mangroves. , Did You Know?, Aroma, fragrance, Hurricane wind resistance Attracts bees, wasps, flies and butterflies (Landry 2013).
  • Thick branching into attractive silouttes
  • Fragrant in the evening
  • Rapid growth
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Nymphaea odorata
While native in Florida, this species is invasive in other areas, especially the Pacific Northwest. Aquatic species with floating leaves and flowers. , Tolerance, Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Considertions, Could overrun small ponds or water features. , Habitat, Aquatic. Marshes, swamps in openings, still water. , Did You Know?, Showy flowers Flies, bees, and beetles have been recorded.
  • Width often exceeds height
  • Prominent pale green crownshaft
  • Excellent hedge choice
  • Easy/Carefree
  • Ideal for smaller spaces
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Manilkara jaimiqui subsp. emarginata
Rare. Listed by the FACS as Threatened.  Please acquire only from reputable dalers with appropriate permits. Screen or buffer plant. Specimen shrub. , Tolerance, Tolerant of inundation with brackish water Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray , Wildlife, Provides food and cover for birds small mammals. , Habitat, Coastal hammocks. Pine rocklands. , Did You Know?, Interesting foliage
  • Narrow canopy
  • Showy reddish peeling bark
  • Majestic, sprawling canopy
  • Attracts butterflies
  • Magnificent showy flowers in summer
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Zanthoxylum fagara
Fragrant flowers and crushed foliage smells like limes. Dioecious: male and female flowers are on separate plants. Hedge, buffer or screen plant wher , Tolerance, Tolerant of occasional/brief inundation such as can occur in storm surges. Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray. , Considertions, Very sharp thorns. , Wildlife, Provides wildlife cover. Fruit is used by birds and other wildlife. , Habitat, Hammocks. Scrub. , Did You Know?, Aroma, fragrance, Interesting foliage, Thorns Larval host for giant swallowtail (Papilio cresphontes) and Schaus' swallowtail (Heraclides aristodemus
  • Attractive and unique swollen trunk
  • Does best in warmer areas of South Florida
  • Majestic, sprawling canopy
  • Lovely dark green, shiny leaves